Dance (B.A)

Students electing to major in Dance complete a minimum of 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree: 49-51 credits of core courses (see page 45 ), 31-33 elective credits, and 38 credits in their major:

Major Requirements

Dance Studies (13 credits)

DNC100: Dance in Society: Aesthetics and Cultural Contexts 3 Credit(s)
DNC210: Roots of Jazz Dance: Rhythm, Groove, and the American Experience 3 Credit(s)
DNC301: Dancing Histories 3 Credit(s)
DNC310: Arts for Social Action 1 Credit(s)
DNC490: Jazz Dance & Racial Justice Capstone 3 Credit(s)

Dance Making (4 credits)

DNC400: Choreography 3 Credit(s)
DNC401: Dance Composition 1 Credit(s)

Dance Technique (15 credits)

Required technique courses:

DNC231: Rhythm-Generated Jazz Styles & Techniques 2 Credit(s)
DNC331: Contemporary Jazz Styles & Techniques 2 Credit(s)

Students take a minimum of 6 credits across at least three different dance styles from this list:

DNC123: Tap Dance 1 Credit(s)
DNC125: Hip Hop Dance 1 Credit(s)
DNC220: Contemporary II 1 Credit(s)
DNC222: Level II Ballet Technique 1 Credit(s)
DNC230: West African Dance 1 Credit(s)

Additional credits can come from the listing of courses above and below to fulfill the 15 required credits

DNC080: Wksp: Adv Contemp Dance 1 Credit(s)
DNC120: Level I Modern Dance Technique 1 Credit(s)
DNC121: Level I Jazz Dance Technique 1 Credit(s)
DNC122: Level I Ballet Technique 1 Credit(s)
DNC124: Dance for Musical Theatre 1 Credit(s)
DNC126: Conditioning for Dancers 1 Credit(s)
DNC127: Ballroom Dance 1 Credit(s)
DNC231: Rhythm-Generated Jazz Styles & Techniques 2 Credit(s)
DNC331: Contemporary Jazz Styles & Techniques 2 Credit(s)
DNC370: Extensions Dance Company 0-1 Credit(s)
DNC399: Special Topics 1-3 Credit(s)

Critical Inquiry (6 credits)

Complete 6 credit hours from the following list. Courses should be selected in consultation with your advisor.

THE102: Beginning Acting 3 Credit(s)
THE318: Stage Management 3 Credit(s)
BIO190: Nutrition 3 Credit(s)
ENG256: Writing for Public Relations 3 Credit(s)
ENG360: Social Media Strategies 3 Credit(s)
MGT120: Management and Organizational Behavior 3 Credit(s)
MGT212: Business Communication 3 Credit(s)
MGT315: Event Planning and Facility Management 3 Credit(s)
SOA211: Race and Ethnic Relations 3 Credit(s)
SOA230: Gender and Sexuality: Cross-cultural Perspectives 3 Credit(s)
WGS200: Theory and Practice in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies 3 Credit(s)
AST201: American Civilization I: Introduction to American Studies 3 Credit(s)
HIS299: Special Topics in American History 3 Credit(s)

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Dance (B.A)

Major Requirements

Dance Studies (13 credits)

Dance Making (4 credits)

Dance Technique (15 credits)

Required technique courses:

Students take a minimum of 6 credits across at least three different dance styles from this list:

Additional credits can come from the listing of courses above and below to fulfill the 15 required credits

Critical Inquiry (6 credits)

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Dance (B.A)

Major Requirements

Dance Studies (13 credits)

Dance Making (4 credits)

Dance Technique (15 credits)

Required technique courses:

Students take a minimum of 6 credits across at least three different dance styles from this list:

Additional credits can come from the listing of courses above and below to fulfill the 15 required credits

Critical Inquiry (6 credits)